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Member Workshop: Practical eBay Photography: Part II - Special Subjects
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Member Workshop: Practical eBay Photography: Part II - Special Subjects

Jul 29, 2005 4:19 PM
Topic: Member Workshop: Practical eBay Photography: Part II - Special Subjects

Host: camerajim
Date: Tuesday 08/02
Time: 13:00 - 14:00 PDT
Location: Workshop Board

Description: Please join eBay member camerajim as he covers how to take quality pictures of challenging items such as artwork and jewelry, and shiny objects such as clothing and glassware. The emphasis will be on suitable lighting and backgrounds for these items, with illustrations to show typical setups.

Hope to see you there!!!

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Member Workshop: Practical eBay Photography: Part II - Special Subjects

Aug 2, 2005 12:56 PM
Hello all,

Please give camerajim a chance to post his first few comments (to get the ball rolling) and then please feel free to ask away!

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Member Workshop: Practical eBay Photography: Part II - Special Subjects

Aug 2, 2005 1:04 PM
I wasn't at your first discussion so if it's covered there let me know. I'm interested in photographing coiins both in and outside plastic encosures, pottery, dishes, and posters for advertising various rock and blues bands. Thanks.
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Member Workshop: Practical eBay Photography: Part II - Special Subjects

Aug 2, 2005 1:05 PM
Can you suggest the best method for shooting silver pieces? It is the same problem as the flatware you discussed earlier but some of it is large and won't fit into a homemade tent. Any other good tips?
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Member Workshop: Practical eBay Photography: Part II - Special Subjects

Aug 2, 2005 1:05 PM
Yes, meanwhile, please check the first workshop, which is still posted at...

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Aug 2, 2005 1:06 PM
Camerajim,
I am sorry you have to reschedule. If you are still here, I have a quick question. The milk jug you are using is solid white. Will the kind of clear ones that are a frosted white work also?
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Aug 2, 2005 1:07 PM
Hello again,

We must apologize, but we are going to have to reschedule this workshop for tomorrow. camerajim's technical difficulties have proven to be worse than we had thought.

He will try and take a couple of questions now, and he will also try to address whichever ones aren't answered now during the rescheduled session tomorrow.

Wednesday - 3:00PM PT

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Aug 2, 2005 1:07 PM
Hi Camerajim, sorry for your problem but this workshop seems most interesting and I will return when it is rescheduled. One ? before I go on the first lesson for photing the watch. This may seem a little elementary but .... is the watch under the milk jug when the photo was snapped. thanks. Joci
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Member Workshop: Practical eBay Photography: Part II - Special Subjects

Aug 2, 2005 1:07 PM
As for that question about larger silver pieces, you could construct a large light tent out of a white sheet or other fabric, draped over a wire frame or a glass table.

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Aug 2, 2005 1:08 PM
"is the watch under the milk jug"

Yes, you place your subject under the jug.

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Member Workshop: Practical eBay Photography: Part II - Special Subjects

Aug 2, 2005 1:08 PM
thanx for the tip on the milk jug and the tupperware bowl u've stated before. one quick question as far at the frosted bowl...do u need to shine light from the sides of the bowl as well? or just have light from the top?

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Member Workshop: Practical eBay Photography: Part II - Special Subjects

Aug 2, 2005 1:09 PM
Coins?

Again, a milk jug would work well, but you should place your lights lower, to create more detail.

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Member Workshop: Practical eBay Photography: Part II - Special Subjects

Aug 2, 2005 1:10 PM
Thanks for the information on light tents. Please tell me, how do I take pictures of objects like watches and rings, etc, in order that they appear to be floating in mid air?
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Member Workshop: Practical eBay Photography: Part II - Special Subjects

Aug 2, 2005 1:10 PM
".do u need to shine light from the sides of the bowl as well?"

Yes, you should have lights from both sides, to evenly illuminate the outside of the light tent (jug).

One light would work OK, but you'd have more shadows.

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Aug 2, 2005 1:10 PM
This was a great help because of wanting ti list some old aluminum items. I definityly want to learn more about photography on eBay.
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